Responding to the human rights and humanitarian crisis caused by the ongoing armed conflict in the Sudan

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• This resolution strongly condemns violations by all parties in Sudan - government and opposition forces - both of which are implicated in war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• The resolution also extends the mandate of the fact-finding mission on Sudan.
• While the resolution contains some praise, it is minimal.
• Moreover, Sudan objected to the resolution, confirming that it is condemnatory.

Main Sponsors

United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway

Vote

Yes - 24, No - 11, Abstain - 12, Absent - 0

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Key Praise

• "Welcoming the stated commitment by the Sudanese authorities to investigate all atrocities and prosecute those responsible, as appropriate, through independent and impartial national accountability efforts and to investigate crimes and violations of national law and international humanitarian law…"
• "Welcomes the decision of the Sudanese authorities to extend the authorization of humanitarian access through the Adré border crossing from Chad for an additional three-month period and calls for these measures to be sustained permanently…"

Key Criticism

• "Reiterates its strong condemnation of the continuing armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces and their associated and allied forces and all reported violations of international humanitarian law and all violations and abuses of human rights committed in this context, including alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity…"
• "Expresses its grave concern at the ongoing dire humanitarian and human rights crisis in the Sudan since the start of the current armed conflict on 15 April 2023, with 30 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and up to 12 million people displaced, including 4 million people as refugees into neighbouring States…"
• "Reiterates its call for an immediate and complete ceasefire by all parties, without preconditions, the establishment of an independent monitoring mechanism of the ceasefire…"
• "Condemns the deprivation by all parties to the conflict of essential humanitarian assistance, across several areas of the Sudan, and the attacks on humanitarian workers and looting of humanitarian convoys, warehouses and aid agencies, including by the Rapid Support Forces and other affiliated militias."
• "Condemns the violations of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights reported in the Darfur region of the Sudan…"
• "Expresses its grave concern at reported incidents of the indiscriminate use of force against civilians, including children, by parties to the conflict…"
• "Condemns the continued escalation of violence in and around El Fasher, in North Darfur, particularly the large-scale offensive launched by the Rapid Support Forces on Zamzam and Abu Shawk camps…"
• "Expresses grave concern at the escalation of violence in Kordofan, including reported attacks on a number of villages by the Rapid Support Forces in North Kordofan and the alleged strike by the Sudanese Armed Forces on Al-Mujlad Hospital in West Kordofan…"
• "Expresses deep concern at reports by the United Nations Population Fund that gender-based violence is being used as a weapon of war…"
• "Decides to extend the mandate of the independent international fact-finding mission for the Sudan for a period of one year."